Z--NIFC Building 415 Replacement
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), through the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), has issued a Solicitation for the NIFC 415 Duane Graves Replacement project in Boise, ID. This project involves the complete construction of a new administrative and service building, including demolition of existing structures and site restoration. It is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due June 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project requires the complete construction of a new administrative and service building (NIFC 320 SGE) and associated site features, alongside the demolition of the existing NIFC 415-MNT building. Key deliverables include:
- New Building Construction: Structure, foundation, layout and installation of systems (electrical, grounding, water, plumbing, waste piping, HVAC), and building completion.
- Site Features: Curb and gutter, sidewalks, slabs, concrete pavement, drainage systems, site utilities, and exterior improvements.
- Demolition: Complete demolition of the existing NIFC 415-MNT building and its utilities, including recycling and disposal of materials.
- Site Restoration: Regrading and paving the demolition footprint into a usable parking area.
- Technical Requirements: Detailed specifications cover all construction divisions, quality assurance, temporary facilities, and specific HVAC system requirements (vibration, wind-load, seismic restraint). Brand-name justifications exist for AMAG Physical Access Controls (PACS) and Johnson Controls International (JCI) Metasys® Building Automation System (BAS) due to existing infrastructure and proprietary software.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) Single Award Contract.
- Period of Performance: 730 calendar days, from August 3, 2026, to August 3, 2028.
- Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the Small Business Size Standard is $45.0M.
- Bonds: Performance and Payment Bonds are required.
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction).
- Product Service Code: Z2AA (Repair Or Alteration Of Office Buildings) / Y1EB (Construction of Maintenance Buildings).
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission Deadline: June 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT.
- Submission Method: Via email to the Government Points of Contact, with a total file size limit of 20 MB per email.
- Evaluation Method: Best Value Continuum Tradeoff Process. Non-price factors (Experience, Technical Approach, Schedule, Past Performance) are approximately equal in importance to pricing. The Government may award to other than the lowest-priced proposal if justified by perceived benefits.
- Site Visit: A site visit was held on May 7, 2026.
- Required Forms: Bidders must use the provided RFI form for inquiries and the "Limitations on Subcontracting Breakout" form to demonstrate compliance with the 15% self-performance requirement for prime contractors.
- Wage Rates: Construction wage rate requirements (ID20260104) are applicable.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business. Only companies qualifying as a small business under the $45.0M size standard will be considered.
- Self-Performance: The prime contractor must perform at least 15% of the contract cost with its own employees.
- Registration: Prospective offerors must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) and an active System for Award Management (SAM) profile.
Additional Notes
An Industry Day was held on February 19, 2026, for market research. Amendment 0002 extended the closing date and added attachments, including a partial Q&A response. Further Q&A will be published. Proposals must be valid for a minimum of 90 days. The Government intends to award without negotiations but reserves the right to negotiate.